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Location: Colchester, UK
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Benefits: Profit-based bonus scheme, excellent working environment, and progression opportunities within a growing SME business
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you ready to take the next step in your purchasing career and grow into a leadership role?
We are working with an established and rapidly growing SME manufacturing business that designs and produces innovative products for a range of industries. They are now looking for a driven individual with a background in manufacturing or industrial environments to join their team as a
Junior Buyer. This role offers clear progression to managing the entire buying function for the business.
Why Join This Business?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and forward-thinking company that values quality, innovation, and reliability. You'll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth matters.
Company Values:
Be Respectful | Be Accurate | Be Positive | Be Innovative | Be Dependable
The Role
As a
Junior Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring that the right materials are in the right place at the right time. You'll manage day-to-day purchasing activities and develop into a strategic leader who shapes the future of the procurement function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage purchasing activities through the ERP system, ensuring accurate data and timely stock replenishment
- Place and track purchase orders to align with production requirements
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery
- Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Operations to ensure smooth material flow
- Support strategic projects, including the transition to a Just-In-Time supply model
Requirements
- Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential
- Strong IT and ERP knowledge (Excel intermediate level or above)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive under pressure
- Ambitious, with a desire to grow into a leadership role
Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Profit-based bonus scheme
- Excellent working environment in a growing SME business
- Clear career path with progression to Purchasing Manager
- Involvement in both day-to-day operations and strategic supply chain projects
If you're looking for a role with genuine progression and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
